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Your Mental Health Journey

September 12th, 2024

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to improving the lives of millions affected by mental illness. Since 1979, NAMI has grown into a network of over 600 local affiliates, providing vital education, support, and advocacy in communities across the U.S. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, and recognizing the warning signs early is crucial. From excessive worrying and mood changes to behavioral symptoms in children, NAMI offers resources and guidance for those in need. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out for help.


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The Best Could Be Yet To Come

September 10th, 2024

In **”The Best Could Be Yet To Come,”** Kevin Thumpston, lead pastor at Watershed Fellowship, challenges the notion that our best years are behind us. Through inspiring stories of seniors like Gladys Burrill, who ran marathons at 92, and Colonel Sanders, who started KFC at 65, he illustrates that age is not a barrier to achieving great things. Rooted in the wisdom of Psalm 92:12–14, Pastor Thumpston encourages readers to keep stepping out in faith, investing in others, learning, and living life to the fullest, regardless of age.


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Please Don’t use the “H” Word!

September 9th, 2024

In **”Please Don’t use the ‘H’ Word!”** Andrew Weems, a hospice chaplain, explores the emotional complexities surrounding the word “hospice.” For some, it brings discomfort, while for others it offers comfort and support. Weems highlights the compassionate care that hospice teams provide, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both patients and families. Through personalized care plans and the dedication of skilled professionals, hospice is designed to improve the quality of life in a patient’s final days, offering a “comforting hand” through life’s inevitable journey.


The Community Based Care HHA program for Veterans

The VA’s “Secret” Program

April 16th, 2024

By Nate Conley, Operating Director at Cornerstone Caregiving, U.S. Army Veteran Now, of course, the Veterans Administration does not actually… Read more »


Finding creative solutions to ensure we can all thrive as we age.

Life May Not begin at 60, But It Doesn’t End There Either

April 16th, 2024

By Jennifer Barraclough, Executive Director, Iredell Council on Aging As Americans live longer and healthier lives, it is the goal… Read more »